The Orofino High School
Baseball team will be recognizing their graduating seniors on Friday, April 16
when the Maniacs play Grangeville. Games are scheduled to begin with the J.V.
team at 4:15 p.m. and Varsity immediately following.

Michael Welch is the son
of Frank and Connie Welch and Tony and Nicolle Wilson. He has played high school
baseball all four years at the shortstop position and will also pitch this year.
Michael was a nominee for the North Idaho Male Athlete of the Year Award. After
graduation, Michael plans to attend college and play baseball. He would like to
thank all his family, friends and beautiful girlfriend, Meghan, for supporting
him.

Nick Pomponio is the son
of Rich and Denise Pomponio. He has played high school baseball for all four
years as DH and first baseman. After graduation, Nick plans to attend
Lewis-Clark State College. Nick would especially like to thank his dad for all
the years of coaching and for pushing him to “work hard.” He also thanks his mom
for her support, his baseball coaches, Coach Snyder, and his grandparents, Tia
and Dee for supporting baseball and attending all his games.

Ricky Breeden is the son
of Jaylene Breeden. He is a fourth year player as third baseman/pitcher. After
graduation Ricky plans to attend Blue Mountain Community College and play
baseball. Ricky thanks coaches Card, Cummings, Wright and Snyder as well as his
dad, mom, and best friend Paul.

Adam Wilson is the son of
Lisa Wilson and Jeff Wilson. He is a fourth year player as second baseman and a
valedictorian for the class of 2010. After graduation Adam plans to attend
Lewis-Clark State College. Adam thanks his dad for all the hours of practice
over the years.

Trevor Bansemer is the
son of Valerie and David Bansemer. He has played high school baseball for four
years as a pitcher and outfielder and is a valedictorian for the graduating
class of 2010. After graduation Trevor plans to attend Sacramento State
University to study criminal justice/law. Trevor wants to thank his mom, dad and
all his coaches for supporting him.

Zac Carter is the son of
Cheri Carter and Ron Carter. He has played high school baseball for all four
years as a third baseman. After graduation Zac plans to become an
anesthesiologist. Zac would like to thank his mother and all his family for
supporting him. He also thanks coaches Cummings, Wright and Card “for the laughs
in the dugout.”

Paul Turley is the son of
Don and Paula Turley. He has played high school baseball for three years as a
first-baseman and outfielder. After graduation Paul plans to attend Lewis-Clark
State College. A standout moment in baseball for Paul was watching Ryan’s slide
into home this year. He would like to thank his parents, siblings Donny, Mary
and Sam, girlfriend Sarah, and all his friends for supporting him.

When asked about their
favorite moments and memories in baseball, the seniors made various comments
about coaches Cummings, Card and Wright. They talked about how they have become
like a family with some of the boys having played together for the last 12
years, but they all agreed that winning the State 2A Baseball Championship on
their home field in 2008 was something they’ll never forget.

Coach Cummings had this
to say to his senior players: “It is always difficult to see your seniors leave
and you will be missed. I know whatever endeavors you take on you will take it
on with pride and hard work. I give you my faith and love wherever you go.”
Congratulations and best of luck, seniors!